It isn’t surprising to think that the relationship between a foster parent and a primary or biological parent has a direct impact on children and youth in foster care. Regardless of why a child comes into foster care, the family connection is strong and should not be broken. When parents—both …
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‘It’s Not Just a Book’: Maryland Book Bank Provides Choice and Opportunity
On a school day in October, Glenmount Elementary/Middle librarian Erin Hauser is grabbing as many books as she can carry from the Ravens Bookmobile—at least 50 or 60, she says. Other teachers at the Baltimore City school are doing the same. It’s one of many opportunities they have to …
Read More »Harbor Harvest Fall Children’s Festival Brings a Bit of Country to the City
Families looking for a little bit of country harvest flavor without leaving the city will find it in Baltimore’s own Inner Harbor. The Harbor Harvest Fall Children’s Festival is back for its 14th year running. Presented by the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore and Verizon, the festival will take place …
Read More »Schooltime Stories and Spooky Tales
Make back to school and Halloween memorable with these spirited book selections. Board Books “Happy Halloween, Daniel Tiger!” by Angela C. Santomero Fans of “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” will enjoy reading about Daniel Tiger and his neighborhood as they prepare for Halloween. Daniel Tiger and his neighbors are dressing up …
Read More »BCPL Provides Free Snacks and Dinners for Children
The Baltimore County Public Library is providing free meals and after-school snacks to children in need at several participating branches. All children age 18 and younger are eligible to pick up grab-and-go packs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Packs include two snacks with juice and two …
Read More »Gerstell Academy Students Hear Firsthand Account From 9/11
None of the seventh graders in Nan Kaestner’s theater arts class at Gerstell Academy could tell you where they were on September 11, 2001. They were not even born yet. But as the terrorist attacks that occurred at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, …
Read More »Finding Their Place on the Mat and in Life
Twenty years ago, Andres Gonzalez set out on a mission to address suffering in the world. With his experience teaching yoga to diverse populations in the Baltimore area and beyond, he began to witness the transformative power that breath work, movement and off-the-mat practice could have in people’s lives. Together …
Read More »5 Can’t-Miss Pizzerias in Baltimore
Want to treat your family to pizza tonight? Look no farther than the following five Baltimore pizzerias for imaginative toppings and flavor combos to wow your family’s taste buds. Who’s ready to dig in for a slice? BOP Brick Oven Pizza Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 …
Read More »Top 10 Baltimore Family Events for October
Discover some fun Baltimore family events for October. Click below to download the PDF from the October 2021 issue of Baltimore’s Child.
Read More »Baltimore’s Top 7 Museum Experiences for Kids
American Visionary Art Museum From a 15-foot pink poodle kinetic sculpture to exterior walls covered completely in recycled mosaic, the American Visionary Art Museum is filled with spectacular and quirky exhibits that will delight both adults and kids. Afterwards, swing by the “Slideshow” gift shop and let kids explore the …
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